ADD and Organization?!?
I have ADD and have problems getting organized. I am constantly down on myself because I feel like I can’t ever get anything done! I’ll start to clean the kitchen, find something that belongs in the bedroom, realize I need to do laundry and start that until I need to go to the bathroom, then find something in there to distract me…anyway I don’t get anything completely done! I want to buy a book on ADD but who am I kidding? I wouldn’t be able to get through a few pages without my mind drifting. Are there books on tape or does anyone have any suggestions for living with ADD? It gets to be overwhelming and very upsetting. I have tried Strattera-it worked a little but no miracles. I am scared of the other options because I have panic attacks and heart palpitations and think stimulants may make them worse. (panic attacks are most often from being upset about ADD) Don’t respond with sarcasm-you don’t understand ADD unless you have it. I’ll report any abusive answers.
I found that keeping a schedule/planner works best for me. I have one main calendar next to the telephone that I keep track of appointments, work schedules, school schedules, etc. And I have a second calendar that I keep in my purse as a reminder for all of the “events”. I know that it sounds daunting to think about even remembering to write everything down – but everytime you reach into your purse for your wallet or cell phone you’ll see the planner.
I also made up a chart – comparable to a kid’s chore chart really – that lists everything that needs to be done. If you sit down and write it out beforehand (and not just 10 minutes before you want to start cleaning), it will be ready for you when you need to start working on a particular room in the house. Set your list out where you can see it and check things off as you complete them. Keep a laundry basket or a Sterlite tote in the room you’re working on and when you find something that belongs in the bathroom or the kitchen, set it in the tote until you’re finished with your list – only then take the wandering items back to where they belong.
I know that as an adult living with ADD even the simplest tasks seem overwhelming; however, if you’re willing to work with your doctor to find the right medication and create a good organizational system that works for you, it can and will get easier! Have patience and take it one step at a time~
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